Main navigation

Microwave Paal Kova (milk cake)….… a South Indian delight!

November 1, 2011

Here in the Northeast region of the USA we had a major snowstorm this weekend, in OCTOBER! My weekend didn’t exactly go as planned, and my biggest regret is missing my friend’s engagement party due to the storm… sorry KP! Apart from a disastrous storm, it was a fun weekend with family.

This past Diwali I made a quick dessert in less than 15 minutes and it was so so good, and seriously ANYONE can make this dessert, there is nothing intimidating about it! So here is the decadent recipe that I stumbled upon on Spiceindiaonline. I made a few alterations to this recipe that I will share with you below.Paal Kova is a specialty in India’s southern region of Tamil Nadu. The key to making this delicious dessert is microwaving the condensed milk, yogurt, and clarified butter, every few minutes until you reach the right color and consistency.And since it was Diwali, there is absolutely nothing healthy about this dessert, but it tastes divine. Having said that, I do want to work on a reduced fat version of this incredible dessert. My husband LOVED it!

DIRECTIONS:
1. To start, here is what you’ll need.2. In a microwave safe bowl, add sweetened condensed milk.3. Add 1 tbsp of ghee (clarified butter). You can use unsalted butter – I’m pretty sure it will work well, too.4. Add 3 tbsp of yogurt.5. Mix well.6. Into the microwave for 4 minutes.7. After 4 minutes, using a towel, remove the bowl from the microwave and let it sit for a minute.8. Stir, notice there is liquid. 9. Into the microwave again, this time for 2 minutes. This is what you should have the next time. Wait a minute before stirring.10. Stir, notice the liquid?11. Add 2 tsp of ghee (clarified butter), although I’m sure you can skip this step. Stir.

12. Into the microwave for 2 minutes. This is what you should have. Wait a minute before stirring.

13. Stir. Again, into the microwave for another 2 minutes.14. This is what you should have. It keeps getting hotter and hotter. Wait a minute before stirring.15. This time when you stir, notice the liquid is evaporated and the color changed. 16. I put this in the microwave another 1 to 2 minutes at most. Start with 1 minute and check. This is what you should have. 17. Stir. 18. Add cardamom powder. Stir.19. Plate the sweet onto a serving plate. 20. Chop cashew nuts for garnish – optional. You can use pistachios or almonds.21. Top with cashew nuts and indulge while it is still warm or wait a little bit. I promise you this stuff is a UH-MAZING, especially with a cup of hot tea!

OVERALL RATING: 5 / 5This dessert was amazing, and I just happened to stumble upon it, so glad I did. I’ll definitely work on a Reduced-Fat version of this dessert because I will most definitely be making it again. So easy and so good, it won’t disappoint.

TELL ME: Have you ever made Indian Desserts in the microwave? If so, what? Share with us!

Footer

About

A foodie passionate about living a healthy lifestyle, cooking, reviewing restaurants, traveling, and exploring various facets of New York City where I can enjoy a variety of cuisines and learn about different cultures. Come join me on a soul searching journey and I'll tell YOU "what's cooking" through my love for food, fashion, travel and New York City!